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A rendering of the proposed two-court gym to be built next to the Yonah Preserve ballfields was presented. (BCA Architects)

A rendering of the proposed two-court gym to be built next to the Yonah Preserve ballfields was presented. (BCA Architects)

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Commissioners get first look at new Yonah gym

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
by Linda Erbele and Noah Johnson White County News   The White County Board of Commissioners reviewed renderings of a two-court gym that is expected to be built adjacent to the Yonah Preserve ballfield at its June 26 meeting.
Greg Petitt works in his blacksmith shop behind his chiropractic office on Kytle Street. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

Greg Petitt works in his blacksmith shop behind his chiropractic office on Kytle Street. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

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From backsmith to blacksmith

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   Near the square in Cleveland, just down Kytle Street lies a small chiropractic office. At first glance nothing particularly out of the ordinary jumps out as it has the appearance of an everyday commercial office.
A tree takes down multiple power lines on Stancel Road. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

A tree takes down multiple power lines on Stancel Road. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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Storm ravages county Sunday afternoon

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
by Noah Johnson and Linda Erbele White County News   White County was hit with a storm on Sunday afternoon that left numerous residents without power. Fallen trees took down power lines, blocking roads and causing damage.
Representatives from local organizations and the Community Thrift Store gather for the presentation of grants on June 22. From left are Community Thrift workers Jose Medina, Joy Bailey, Lacey Coker, Alex Alverson, Danica Smith, Jackie McDaniel, Gale Smith, Gene White of the Community Helping Hands Clinic, Laura Cormier of White County Caring and Sharing and Jerry Brackett of the White County Food Pantry. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

Representatives from local organizations and the Community Thrift Store gather for the presentation of grants on June 22. From left are Community Thrift workers Jose Medina, Joy Bailey, Lacey Coker, Alex Alverson, Danica Smith, Jackie McDaniel, Gale Smith, Gene White of the Community Helping Hands Clinic, Laura Cormier of White County Caring and Sharing and Jerry Brackett of the White County Food Pantry. (Photo/Jessica Wood)

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Community Thrift Store awards grants

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   The Community Thrift Store’s board awarded grants to four organizations on June 22.
More than a dozen people attended a meeting in Cleveland to learn about the application process to operate a package store under the city’s new ordinance. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

More than a dozen people attended a meeting in Cleveland to learn about the application process to operate a package store under the city’s new ordinance. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

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Cleveland holds info session on package store applications

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   If you’re anticipating avoiding Helen traffic to pick up the rum that your aunt insists on for her annual fruitcakes, you may be in luck by Christmas.

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Helen cancels Smartwave pilot

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   At the city commission meeting in Helen on June 20, the Smartwave pilot program that was previously approved at last month’s meeting was canceled.
(file photo)

(file photo)

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Independence Day events begin Saturday

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   As the Fourth of July approaches, there are quite a few events and opportunities to see some fireworks around White County starting this weekend.
Ruth Lancaster still lives in the house on West Kytle Street that she and her husband purchased in 1955. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Ruth Lancaster still lives in the house on West Kytle Street that she and her husband purchased in 1955. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Lancaster shares 101 years of life

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Ruth Lancaster is older than sliced bread. “I can remember the first loaf of bread I’d ever seen, but it wasn’t sliced then,” Lancaster said. She said Guy Dorsey, who had a little grocery route, was the first to bring loaf bread around.
White County Firefighters and EMTs Frank Tirino and Jeffery Johansen work together to control the fire. (Photo/submitted)

White County Firefighters and EMTs Frank Tirino and Jeffery Johansen work together to control the fire. (Photo/submitted)

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Severe storm traps tubers, causes fire

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
by Jessica Wood White County News   White County Public Safety agencies responded to multiple weather-related incidents following a severe storm cell that passed through northern parts of the county on Thursday, June 15. The city of Helen was hit the hardest, and from 1:45 p.m. until 5 p.m.